Parent-Teacher Association
Pinewood Elementary PTA
Mission & Vision, What We Do
The PTA is the heart of our Elementary community. Our role is simple: we bring families, teachers, and students closer together, we help make school life richer and more fun for the children, and we give back through charity and other school projects.
We bring families, teachers, and students together by creating opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate. Beyond organizing events, the PTA also develops ideas for community projects and charity initiatives that strengthen our school culture. Our purpose is to support activities that encourage creativity, joy, and a true sense of belonging for every family.

PTA Core Team
This is the leadership team, which consists of both parents and school faculty members.
Angie Staninou
Dasi Leibel
Mljana Mitic
Katerina Biliouri-Davidson
Antoaneta Tsaneva
Fay Castling
Katerina Karakgiaouri
Karen Georgacacos
What We’ve Done, What We Need
So far, we have organized the Short Story Competition to celebrate creativity, surprised our teachers with a March 8 Tribute, and supported other seasonal and cultural events organized by the school, such as Trick or Treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving lunch, etc. We continue to hold events such as the Spring Carnival, Movie Nights, and various holiday celebrations, as well as other creative projects.
The PTA is self-funded, which means everything we do happens because of parents’ and friends’ support. We collect funds through ticketed events, pop-up sales, small donations, and partnerships. Donations can come in different forms: financial contributions to cover event costs and projects, products such as raffle prizes, food and drinks, decorations, and supplies, or services such as printing, photography, music, logistics, and entertainment.
For donors, there are also benefits. We provide recognition in PTA and school newsletters, visibility at events through logos and thank-you mentions, and the chance to be part of something meaningful for our children and community.
We Would Love to Hear From You!
We warmly invite parents, families, and local businesses to support our efforts. Every donation or partnership, whether big or small, helps us bring more creativity, joy, and a sense of community to our children’s school life.
If you would like to contribute or explore a partnership with us, please contact the PTA!
Join Us
Every Elementary family is part of the PTA, but we invite you to become an active member.
You would support the PTA by attending bi-weekly meetings. You will volunteer at events by helping with setup, baking, decorating, or simply lending a hand, depending on the needs. You can share your skills or ideas. You can support fundraising by offering a donation, a product, or a service.
If you would like to get involved, please complete the form below. We would love to have you on board!
Together, we can make Pinewood Elementary an even more joyful and connected place for Pinewood families.
Code of Conduct
As a PTA member, you agree to follow these principles:
- Respectful communication: speak courteously, listen actively, and avoid interruptions or personal remarks
- Transparency: decisions are made collectively, usually by simple majority vote during meetings
- Confidentiality: sensitive topics discussed in meetings stay within the PTA
- No personal or business gain: the PTA is not a platform for personal agendas, private promotions, or financial benefit.






